{"podcast":{"title":"FluentFiction - Slovak","slug":"fluentfiction-slovak-6698359","podcast_index_feed_id":6698359,"rss_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/show/6005820/episodes/feed","website_url":"https://fluentfiction.org","image_url":"https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4379682d88367468cff7888d1dbaa7b7.jpg","author":"FluentFiction.org","episode_count":341,"summary":"Are you ready to supercharge your Slovak listening comprehension? Our podcast is the perfect tool for you. Studies show that the key to mastering a second language is through repetition and active processing. That's why each episode of our podcast features a story in Slovak, followed by a sentence-by-sentence retelling that alternates between Slovak and English. This approach not only allows you to fully understand and absorb the vocabulary and grammar but also provides a bilingual support to aid your listening comprehension. But we don't stop there. Research in sociolinguistics highlights the importance of culture in language learning, which is why we provide a list of vocabulary words and a transcript of the audio to help you understand the cultural context of the story. And for your convenience, we also include a transcript of the audio to help you refer back to any parts you may have struggled with. Our podcast is not just for language learners, it's also for travelers or people who wants to connect with their roots. Are you planning a trip to Bratislava, Košice, or High Tatras? Maybe you want to speak Slovak with your grandparents from Banská Bystrica? Our podcast will provid…","last_synced_at":"2026-07-13T04:18:52.060646+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-slovak-6698359"},"episode":{"title":"Unexpected Bonds: How Allergy Led to Friendship","slug":"unexpected-bonds-how-allergy-led-to-friendship","published_at":"2026-07-03T22:46:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-slovak-6698359/unexpected-bonds-how-allergy-led-to-friendship","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-slovak-6698359","url":"https://www.fluentfiction.com/sk/episode/2026-07-03-22-34-02-sk","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72811342/2026_07_03_22_34_02_sk_draft_episode.mp3","summary":"Fluent Fiction - Slovak : Unexpected Bonds: How Allergy Led to Friendship Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/sk/episode/2026-07-03-22-34-02-sk Story Transcript: Sk: V objatí teplého letného slnka kamenný internát stál hrdo na kopci. En: In the embrace of the warm summer sun, the stone dormitory stood proudly on the hill. Sk: Jeho staré múry porastené brečtanom priam žiarili v jasnom svetle. En: Its old ivy-covered walls gleamed in the bright light. Sk: Vo vnútri bolo počuť študentov, ktorí sa náhlili po ozývajúcich sa chodbách. En: Inside, the sound of students rushing through the echoing corridors could be heard. Sk: V izbách bolo útulne, aj keď boli v starobylom prostredí. En: In the rooms, it was cozy, even though they were in an ancient setting. Sk: Dominika sedela pri stole v svojej izbe. En: Dominika sat at the table in her room. Sk: Jej zošity boli otvorené a oči sa jej ťažko sústredili na riadky. En: Her notebooks were open, and her eyes struggled to focus on the lines. Sk: Potrebovala sa učiť, aby udržala svoje štipendium, ale červené svrbiace miesta na jej rukách ju rozptyľovali. En: She needed to study to maintain her scholarship, but the red itchy spots on her hands distracted her. Sk: „Prečo len mám tieto vyrážky?“ premýšľala nahlas, keď si nervózne škrabala predlaktie. En: \"Why do I have these rashes?\" she thought aloud as she nervously scratched her forearm. Sk: V minulosti sa jej nikdy žiadne alergie neobjavili; pre ňu to bolo nové a nepríjemné. En: She had never had any allergies before; it was new and unpleasant for her. Sk: Marek, jej kamarát, sa objavil vo dverách. En: Marek, her friend, appeared at the door. Sk: Mal v rukách futbalovú loptu a výraz plný momentálneho nadšenia. En: He had a soccer ball in…","meta_description":"Fluent Fiction - Slovak : Unexpected Bonds: How Allergy Led to Friendship Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1074,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/fluentfiction-slovak-6698359/episodes/unexpected-bonds-how-allergy-led-to-friendship/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-slovak-6698359/unexpected-bonds-how-allergy-led-to-friendship.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}